Marti Frederiksen, a native of Los Angeles, started his career as an artist playing drums, guitar and singing lead vocals in several signed alternative and rock bands in the 80s and 90s. 

Over those years in bands he stood out as a songwriter and producer, catching the attention of legendary A&R executive, John Kalodner, who introduced him to his now longtime collaborator, Aerosmith.  He co-wrote and produced “Just Push Play” also giving him his first taste of worldwide songwriting success with “Jaded.”  This paved the way for writing with Def Leppard and Mick Jagger, then producing “Cry” by Faith Hill, and working with Sheryl Crowe, Pink and Eminem.  

He also was the voice of the band Stillwater in the movie Almost Famous. Marti also received an Ivor Novello award for best song in a motion picture “ Still Crazy” and was nominated for a Golden Globe for the same movie

He’s now an award-winning songwriter/producer crossing all genres with hits such as: Ozzy Osbourne’s “Dreamer,” “Sorry” by Buckcherry, “Love Remains the Same” by Gavin Rossdale,  Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” & “Mama’s Song,” and “Crawling Back to You” by Daughtry. 

Marti’s most recent #1 songs  Ayron Jones’ “Mercy” and “Blood In The Water” and Daughtry “Artificial and Pieces”

Marti currently resides in Nashville where he continues to write, produce and perform.  He is a lead singer for The Loving Mary Band, backing up artists like Gretchen Wilson and Steven Tyler.